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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1968
Page
13
Extension specialists at Texas A&M report hosiery tested at $1.50 pair, 50 cent pair, and three for $1.32 plus postage showed similar wear life. Average life reached 115 hours about 10 days with some stockings lasting over 300 hours, while others wore quickly.
Wellington juniors hosted the senior banquet May 18 at Burn Handley Community Center with a Gone With the Wind theme. Activities included an invocation by Ralph Ward and remarks by senior president Johnny Harris, plus performances by the Southern Beaus and Belles and the Dixie Swingers.
Mrs. Clement hosted the Zo Dell Austin Smith Circle of the First Baptist Church WMU at her home on Monday May 2% with eight members and one visitor present. Prayer by Mrs. Hays and Mrs. Clement opened the gathering. Bible meditation by Mrs. McQueary and program on Environment for Missions led by Miss Mabel Clement featured several participants.
The setting for a Saturday May 8 bridal shower honored Linda Sue Peters, bride to be of Richie Brotherton of Canyon. Guests welcomed Miss Peters and her mother Mrs Richard Peters, and her fianc e’s mother Mrs L H Brotherton, with Canyon relatives present. Hostesses organized the reception with blue floral centerpieces and crystal candy holders, guests arriving between three and five.
Mrs. J. L. Harper will present her piano and organ students in their annual recital Sunday at First Baptist Church. The event starts at 2:30 p.m. and is open to the public.
Registration for the first summer term opens June 3 with hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. through June 7. Classes run June 4 to July 12 and meet at night 6:30 to 9:45. Second term registration July 15–19 with classes July 16 to Aug 3. Contact the Registrar for details.
Mrs J G Gardner hosted last week with her daughter Mrs Vertie Saunders of Mercedes. Also visiting were her sister and Mr and Mrs C A Smith of Clovis New Mexico.
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